By Eliza Popova
On new frames, a plane with the US bombs of small diameter GBU-39 at low altitude-a maneuver, which often use experienced pilots to avoid radar detection and increase the accuracy of controlled strokes. Navigation of the GBU-39 Bomb, which is adjusted-with GPS, there is also an inertial navigation system that helps to hit targets with high accuracy and reduces the likelihood of concomitant damage.
Weight of only 113 kg, that is, the fighter can carry more than more than usual weapons than usual, according to Janes defensive intelligence company. Increased bomb range also allows you to strike from a safer distance. F-F-16AM firing power is far from limited to corrected bombs, the aircraft can also be equipped with high-precision JDAM-ER, miniature traps of ADM-160 and French Hammer missiles, which enables Ukraine to strike deep into the territory.
"In 2022 and 2023, some put high hopes that the supply of the F-16 would change the rules of the game for Ukraine," said Keyr Jail from the London Chatham House analytical center. "But their appearance was something like a" soft launch ". He added that there was enough time in Russia to prepare, which limited their efficiency. Moreover, it was enough time in Russia to adapt appropriately, "he said.
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